Myron Kemp, a 29-year-old male, was fatally shot on August 31, 2016, on Breckenridge Street in Buffalo, New York. His death marked a tragic chapter for his family, as he was the third son of Katrina Kemp to pass away within an eight-month period. Earlier that year, one of his brothers died of a heroin overdose in January, and another passed away in June while incarcerated.
The investigation into Myron's death led to the arrest of Russell Adams, who was 20 years old at the time of the
incident. Adams was subsequently indicted on a murder charge for the shooting of Kemp. He pleaded not guilty and was initially held without bail. The case highlighted ongoing concerns about gun violence within the city of Buffalo.
Ultimately, Russell Adams pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter in the first degree in April of the following year. On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, a judge sentenced Adams to 21 years in prison for his role in Myron Kemp's death. The shooting occurred at the intersection of Grant and Breckenridge streets.
